The nurse is conducting an educational session for patients who have a diagnosis of Crohn disease. Fifty patients with the disorder are in attendance. Statistically, how many of these patients have a form of Crohn disease that is familial in origin? Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
10
Statistically, 20% of patients with Crohn disease have a familial form of the disorder. 50 × 20% = 10 participants.
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